Flights from Atlanta to Orlando: Frequently Asked Questions

What Atlanta Airports Can I Depart From?

Atlanta has one main airport you can depart from to get to Orlando quickly. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is the main international airport for the entire state of Georgia and is considered to be the busiest airport in the world. Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines both offer non-stop service to Orlando from ATL, and will get you there in about an hour and 45 minutes.

What Orlando Airports Can I Arrive At?

Can Skyscanner Help Me Find the Cheapest Flight from Atlanta to Orlando?

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Is it Faster to Fly or Drive from Atlanta to Orlando?

If you wish to get to Orlando quickly, it is much quicker to fly down than to drive. The average drive time to get to downtown Orlando is over six hours, while a direct flight can get you there in just under two hours.

Do I Need to Arrive to MCO Two Hours Early for My Flight to Orlando?

Yes! TSA recommends that you always arrive at least two hours early anytime you fly somewhere to ensure you have enough time to make it through the airport security checkpoint and get to your departure gate.

A warm weather vacation oasis that is home to magical theme parks, a worldly culinary culture, a hip and trendy nightclub scene, picturesque golf courses, and natural recreation areas that will make you want to explore some more, Orlando is a place that relaxing dreams are made of. From Atlanta, you can venture down to Orlando for a weekend escape, or nestle in and stay a while. Whatever your reason for flying to Orlando from Atlanta, Skyscanner can help you get there quickly and for the lowest possible price.

Departing from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)

Regarded as the busiest airport in the world, with an estimated 100+ million travelers each year traveling through the terminals annually, ATL is the gateway to anywhere you wish to travel to. ATL is located approximately seven miles from the downtown core and is filled with plenty of entertaining things to do while you wait for your departure flight. This airport has two main terminals, one for domestic travel and one for international travel, and 209 passenger gates.

Download the airport app, and you can reserve your short-term or long-term parking before you arrive for your flight to Orlando. While you wait, explore the art exhibits located throughout the main walkways, where you will find creative masterpieces from all over the world. The airport also has a lively music scene, so you are sure to find someone entertaining the masses as you make your way to your gate. You can also do some shopping, grab a cocktail, and savor tastes of the deep south before your flight arrives.

Arriving at Orlando International Airport (MCO)

A much smaller airport than ATL, but still of a very respectable size, Orlando International Airport (MCO) handles more than 44 million passengers each year. It is located approximately six miles from downtown Orlando and features a beautiful skylit central atrium. MCO is a single terminal facility with several Airside buildings that you can connect to via people movers.

Orlando International Airport offers several different ground transportation options to get you to your final destination quickly. You can catch the Lynx public bus or Sunrail rail service into downtown, hop aboard Disney's Magical Express to get to the Disney theme parks, reserve a spot on one of the cruise line transportation shuttles to get down to the cruise ships, hail a taxi, or reserve a Lyft, Uber, or taxi ride. There are several rental car services available on Level 1 of the airport on the A-side and B-side.

When Should I Travel from Atlanta to Orlando?

Orlando is bustling with tourism during the spring and summer months when kids are out of school on spring and summer break. To enjoy the most relaxing experience, pay lower prices for travel and attractions, dodge the infamous hurricane season, and to avoid long lines, it is best to travel to Orlando during the late fall and winter seasons. The average Orlando temperature hovers around 75°- 78° degrees when it is cold everywhere else in the U.S.